Description
These chewy Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies combine hearty rolled oats with sweet-tart dried cranberries for the perfect balance of texture and flavor. Soft in the center with crisp edges, they’re easy to make, no chilling required, and can be finished with a white chocolate drizzle for an elegant touch.
Ingredients
- For the Cookies:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups large rolled oats
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1½ to 2 cups dried cranberries
- For the Optional White Chocolate Drizzle:
- ¼ cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream butter and brown sugar together for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Mix on low speed or by hand until just combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries.
- Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place 2–3 inches apart on prepared sheets. Gently flatten if desired.
- Bake for 9–10 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft. Avoid overbaking for a chewy texture.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate with oil in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each. Drizzle over cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Substitute cranberries with raisins, dried cherries, or apricots.
- Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5–7 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
